Alaska’s Paid Sick Leave Wins | Anchorage News

Juneau Elections: Who’s Running and Why | Anchorage News

Juneau’s local elections are heating up with eight candidates vying for three City and Borough Assembly seats and three running for two school board spots — all after the filing deadline closed. In the Assembly race, incumbent Paul Kelly faces Brad Sapp and James McCants for the at-large seat, while Mila Cosgrove runs unopposed in District One. District Two sees a four-way battle among Joyce Niven, David Morris, Karla Hart, and Malachi Thorington. On the school board, incumbents David Noon and Britteny Cioni-Haywood face Christine Johnson. Ballots mail out Sept. 18 and must be returned by Oct. 6 — a pivotal moment for shaping Juneau’s future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6330fed950f2882c

Bob Hallinen Captured Alaska’s Soul | Anchorage News

Bob Hallinen, the legendary Alaska photojournalist whose lens captured the soul of the Last Frontier for decades, has passed away at 77. From Denali’s wild wolves to the Exxon Valdez spill’s haunting aftermath, and from Obama dancing with Yup’ik elders to a double rainbow over Anchorage, Hallinen turned moments into masterpieces. His work wasn’t just news—it was art, preserving Alaska’s heartbeat for generations. His legacy lives on in every frame he took, a timeless visual archive of a land and its people. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5340f264277f48ed

Bob Hallinen: A Life in Light and Wildlife | Anchorage News

Bob Hallinen, the legendary Alaskan photojournalist whose haunting wildlife shots and decades of frontline reporting defined a generation, passed away at 77 after a battle with aggressive cancer. Known for his patience, humor, and unshakable dedication to capturing the raw beauty of nature and community, Hallinen spent 33 years with the Anchorage Daily News, documenting everything from the Exxon Valdez spill to quiet moments of Alaskan life. Even after retiring in 2018, he kept shooting—often at Potter Marsh or Turnagain Arm—seeing his camera as an extension of his soul. His daughter remembers him as a dad who never missed a joke, while colleagues praised his quiet persistence that turned chance into art. A GoFundMe for his family remains open. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/869f6e0b1e2c2d48

Can We Fix Politics Without Fighting | Anchorage News

Political fatigue is real, and trust in government and each other is at an all-time low, but hope persists. Amid rising division and partisan warfare, the podcast highlights how the founders valued debate over domination—and how modern efforts are bringing people across the aisle together to rebuild civic trust. It’s a call to move beyond labels and hostility, to engage respectfully, and to strengthen local institutions for a more united future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ddd7109273653f21

Police Partner With Recovery Peers | Anchorage News

Anchorage police are pioneering a bold new approach: partnering with addiction recovery experts to get people off the streets and into treatment. Peer specialist Adam Brown bridges the gap, connecting those in crisis with detox, housing, and food—turning enforcement into support. This unique collaboration, one of the first of its kind, targets the root cause of crime: addiction. Piloted successfully, it already helped 16 people in just two months. With grant funding, the program now runs full-time, challenging traditional policing norms and building trust from both sides. Officers and recovery peers are working together to break cycles of addiction and crime, aiming for a future where healing and stability are the norm. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d5af3829c4d2ce96